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When learning a foreign language, memorizing vocabulary is one of the most important steps. A college-level mastery of Italian grammar or a near perfect accent means nothing without a solid foundation of Italian vocabulary.
In fact, many claim that a vocabulary of at least 3,000 words is necessary to obtain fluency in a foreign language.
If you're having a hard time getting your Italian vocabulary list to stick - don't give up, as there are many tactics to help you memorize words more …
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5 Proven Memorization Tactics That Will Help You Learn Italian Vocabulary

When learning a foreign language, memorizing vocabulary is one of the most important steps. A college-level mastery of Italian grammar or a near perfect accent means nothing without a solid foundation of Italian vocabulary.
In fact, many claim that a vocabulary of at least 3,000 words is necessary to obtain fluency in a foreign language.
If you're having a hard time getting your Italian vocabulary list to stick - don't give up, as there are many tactics to help you memorize words more

Learning French? 4 Contemporary French Singers You Need to Check Out

Can listening to music help you learn a new language? Try these tips from French tutor Sean C. to see how some new tunes can help you master French!
Have you ever noticed how people who can speak French somehow become slightly more intriguing? and you secretly want to be one of those people? Do you feel like it will help you in life someday? If you already have the passion for it, you can learn French, and something as fun as listening to music can help!
Just pick a French artist or even a

Beginners Introduction to Italian Colors (Infographic)

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Are you ready to learn the colors of the rainbow in Italian? Below, Italian teacher Liz T. provides an introduction to Italian colors...
When it comes to Italian vocabulary, learning the colors is always a fun activity--especially for beginner students. Learning the various colors in Italian will help you expand your vocabulary and enrich your conversations.
Below is a brief guide to help you recognize Italian colors, as well as how to pronounce them!
Pink
Rosa (Roh-sah

What Can You Do With a Degree in Spanish? | The Lowdown

Having trouble deciding on your major for college? If studying Spanish further interests you, you might be wondering, "What can I do with a Spanish degree?" Check out your options -- and the benefits of a degree in Spanish -- in this guest post by Carmichael, CA Spanish tutor Joan B...
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Spanish is a field in bloom, as the number of Spanish speakers in the United States continues to grow. Getting a Bachelor's degree in Spanish can open up a wide variety of career paths, and a Spanish

It's All in the Past: Conjugating Past Tense Japanese Verbs

Want to learn to describe past events in Japanese? Here, Ann Arbor, MI teacher Elaina R. shares some helpful hints to conjugate past tense Japanese verbs...
Unfortunately, past tense verbs are not as easy to conjugate as present tense and future tense Japanese verbs. Past tense Japanese verbs are still surprisingly simple to conjugate, however, compared with verbs in many European languages.
By breaking down the different verb endings and learning some memorization tips, you can give y